Drivers have called for action to repair a pothole on a country lane described as a “moon crater”.

The pothole formed more than a month ago after regular flooding from the River Cuckmere near Seaford.  

People said the pothole has become so wide that they struggle to avoid it and risk damaging their wheels.

The “crater” in Litlington Road has been reported to East Sussex County Council.

One motorist said: “It probably started around the first time the flooding become bad in Litlington and Exceat.  

The Argus: Drivers said they struggle to avoid the pothole without going up the grass vergesDrivers said they struggle to avoid the pothole without going up the grass verges (Image: Supplied)

“The road being under water for a long period of time has caused so many pot holes to form.

“The state of the lane is awful now, I know it's a country road but it's crazy that it's now become like the moon’s surface.

“I drive the road nearly every day and its now become impossible not to hit at least a few potholes, especially when other cars are coming towards you and you can't swerve out the way.

“I'm worried about older drivers or less experienced drivers heading towards Litlington and Friston Forest as this car sized pothole sits right in the middle of the road.

“It would be nice to see at least the giant ones filled correctly at a minimum.”

The Argus: The pothole is due to be repaired at the end of this weekThe pothole is due to be repaired at the end of this week (Image: Supplied)

An East Sussex Highways spokeswoman said: “The pothole on Litlington Road was reported to us on March 22 and inspected the same day. The pothole is due to be repaired this week.

“Our highways stewards carry out regular checks on roads across the county, but with more than 2,000 miles of carriageway to monitor, we would urge the public to report any defects directly to us at www.eastsussexhighways.com."

Earlier this week drivers reported a huge pothole in Hole Street, Ashington. 

A motorist said he "couldn't believe how deep it was" and feared it would destroy someone's tyre if they drove into it.

He added: “The roads are a state, they’re atrocious."

West Sussex County Council blamed the rise in potholes partly on extreme weather events resulting in heat-damaged roads, wide-scale flooding, wind damage and an increase in the number of potholes being reported.